The Red Sox have yet to make any major moves in the free agent market, but they are linked to several high-profile players. Their focus seems to be on the next tier of free agents, including pitchers Shota Imanaga and Lucas Giolito, and outfielder Teoscar Hernández.
Here's a list of the largest contracts ever signed by each of the 30 MLB teams.
Let's take a look at how National League teams have addressed their weakest positions from the previous season.
The White Sox and Reds have been engaged in trade talks regarding pitcher Dylan Cease. The Sox have asked for a four or five-player trade package, including top prospects Rhett Lowder and Chase Petty. The Reds have shown interest in Cease, but are hesitant to part with their pitching assets.
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui on a five-year contract worth $28 million.
Major League Baseball announces that eight teams have surpassed the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, resulting in a total bill of $209.8MM for the 2023 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have assembled a superteam with major acquisitions during the offseason. However, the success of superteams in baseball is not guaranteed, and history has shown that teams with high payrolls don't always win championships.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added another historic free-agent deal to their winter roster by signing Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million contract. The deal, which also includes a $50 million posting fee, is pending a physical. Yamamoto's deal surpasses Gerrit Cole's contract in total guaranteed dollars for a pitcher. The Dodgers had already made significant moves in the offseason by signing Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract and acquiring Tyler Glasnow.